PokertardThe best lessons from the poker books

Without a doubt, the best explanation of the term pot odds for a beginner is from Lee Jones’ Winning Low-Limit Hold’em. In simple terms he discusses the following:
Probability and odds: Jones discussion centers around knowing how many cards are left in the deck that will complete your hand.
Pot Odds: Once you know the odds that [...]

Texas Hold’em starting hands contain only two cards. The remaining cards are dealt as community cards.
Here’s the frequency of getting certain combinations of cards to form hands:

You’ll start with…
One time in…

Suited Cards
4

A pair or an ace
5

Unsuited cards, 10 or higher
11

Any Pair
17

Suited cards, 10 or higher
33

Pair of Jacks or higher
56

A-K unsuited
111

Pair of Aces
221

A-K suited
332

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Different games have different forms of betting:
Fixed Limit: The betting is for a set amount each round, with variations depending on the game being played that allow the later rounds to be bet at higher limits than the early betting rounds. For instance, a 1/2 Texas Hold’em game means the first two betting rounds are [...]

1. Playing with friends and acquaintances is more fun than strangers
2. Training in a controlled environment.
3. Buzz, the excitement of competing for a big pot.
4. No rake cutting into winnings.

For more about poker and home games, read Poker Night: Winning at Home, at the Casino, and Beyond by John Vorhaus.
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Whether it’s Texas Hold’em, Stud, Omaha, or any of the other variations of standard hi-card poker, the hand rankings at the end of play will always be the same:

Royal Flush
Straight Flush
Four-of-a-Kind
Full House
Flush
Straight
Three-of-a-Kind
Two Pair
One Pair
High Card

For a detailed explanation, along with voluminous instruction on poker basics, consider reading Poker for Dummies
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